2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 153 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 are worlds apart. Navigation requires more care in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4, as it stretches an extra 22 cm across the lane compared to the slender by comparison 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is an incredible 38.4 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. With a 82.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm
579.4 cm (+153)
Height
156.4 cm
194.8 cm (+38.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm
202.9 cm (+22)
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
243.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
24.9 cm (+82.4)
Wheelbase
277 cm
359.4 cm (+4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
579.4 cm
36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
194.8 cm
8 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
202.9 cm
8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
243.1 cm
20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
N/A
24.9 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
359.4 cm
28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Due to the differing VDA vs SAE measurement methods, a direct comparison for cargo space isn't possible, but the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4’s 2,192 L is way above average for its class. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 (2,192 L) and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 (1,267 L) use non-compatible measurement standards to compare against each other, but we can look at them in relation to cargo space vs their categories. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 has typical room for its class, and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has way above average room for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
385 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,267 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
2,192 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
2,192 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
162.7 L per m
378.3 L per m (+215.6)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
89.9 L per m²
186.5 L per m² (+96.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
385 L
42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
2,192 L
755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
2,192 L
665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
151%
SAE: above class average (+51%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. The decent 2-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is more family-friendly than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. There's a total contrast in maneuverability; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 requires an extreme 3.8 m more room for a U-turn.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+2)
3
Turning circle
10.3 m
14.1 m (+3.8)
Curb weight
N/A
2,122 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
14.1 m
1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
N/A
2,122 kg
129 kg lighter than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
91%
9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Volkswagen ID.3 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 61.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
61.5 cm
2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
36 cm
Length over bay
30 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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